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2013 Newbery Winner – The One and Only Ivan Teaching Resources

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate is the winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal.
This fascinating book focuses on Ivan, a gorilla who lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall. When he meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life.